Lead Developer Android

About the position

Are you a senior Android Developer ready to lead the development of high-impact mobile applications? This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives on building scalable, high-performance apps using modern Android technologies.
Company and Job Description:
Step into a leadership role within a dynamic engineering environment where you will take ownership of Android application development and guide a team in delivering best-in-class mobile solutions. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, ensuring quality standards, and building user-centric applications that are reliable, scalable, and high performing.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, including designers and backend developers, you will contribute to innovative product development while mentoring and supporting the growth of junior developers. This role offers strong career progression for a technically skilled leader passionate about mobile innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of Android applications using Kotlin and modern frameworks such as Compose
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
• Mentor and guide junior developers within the team
• Integrate applications with external APIs and data sources
• Ensure applications are stable, scalable, and high performing
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating and implementing new technologies
• Work closely with designers to deliver intuitive and engaging user experiences

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Education: Relevant degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience:
• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Android Developer
• Experience leading or mentoring development teams
• Strong track record of delivering production-ready mobile applications


• Technical Skills:


• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Android development
• Experience with Jetpack Compose
• Understanding of mobile design principles and user experience best practices
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and JSON
• Version control experience (Git)


• Additional Requirements:


• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-driven environment

Apply now!
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Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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Desired Skills:

• Android
• Kotlin
• Lead Developer
• UI/UX